Best Vaughn Johnson Podcasts (2025)

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430: WWF Judgment Day '01 Deep Dive 1:46:02

5h ago1:46:02

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This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WWF Judgment Day 2001 - a Patreon request! The Two-Man Power Trip is close to being out, WWF's direction (or directionless) creative without the opposition of WCW, Jerry Lynn's classic WWF New York promo, and much more! BUT FIRST, they talk about the Phillies' extra innings late-night-into-the-early-morning…

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429: ECW Heat Wave '98 Deep Dive, RIP Sabu 2:04:42

5d ago2:04:42

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This week, the guys pay homage to the Suicidal, Homicidal, Genocidal, Death-Defying Maniac... Sabu. They dive deep into ECW's Heat Wave 1998, featuring Sabu teaming with RVD to take on Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki for the ECW Tag Team Championships. They also discuss John Cena's current run, JC Mateo, AEW Collision ending prematurely in favor of Bl…

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428: WCW Spring Stampede '97 Deep Dive, Recent WWE Releases 1:40:44

19d ago1:40:44

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This week, the guys dive deep into WCW's Spring Stampede from 1997. DDP vs Randy Savage, Kevin Nash vs Rick Steiner for the WCW Tag Team Titles (?), nWo IN TURMOIL!? And more. BUT FIRST, we discuss current-day nonsense, including the latest batch of WWE releases. -- Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shooterspod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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How Crystal Palace & the WICB came to be – with David Last & Terry Doherty – Ep. 120 1:49:02

29d ago1:49:02

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For episode 120 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with legends of the game David Last and Terry Doherty, the masterminds behind Crystal Palace basketball club. Crystal Palace, one of the most successful clubs in the UK through the 1970's and 80's, were known for being one of the first programs to have a fully integrated pathway from juniors throu…

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427: WrestleMania 41 Reaction w/ Mark Henry Jr. & Roy Burton; RIP Steve "Mongo" McMichael 1:41:06

1M ago1:41:06

1:41:06

We've got Mark Henry Jr. and Roy Burton joining the show this week to react to WrestleMania 41! Debating Jey Uso, John Cena winning his 17th World Championship, the new "Paul Heyman Guys", and more from the busiest wrestling weekend of the year. Also, we pay our respects to Pro Football Hall of Famer and professional wrestler Steve "Mongo" McMichae…

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REWIND: WWF WrestleMania 8 Deep Dive 1:46:44

1M ago1:46:44

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Recorded 3/7/22. Ep. 320. ... This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into WWF WrestleMania 8, where it was NOT Hulk Hogan's final match, an Ultimate return happened, and Randy Savage cheated to win the WWF Championship from Ric Flair. -- Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shooterspod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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REWIND: WWF WrestleMania 15 Deep Dive w/ The Blue Meanie 2:08:10

1M ago2:08:10

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Recorded 4/1/21. Ep. 278. ... This week, we have our very special guest The Blue Meanie to take the deep dive with us into WrestleMania XV! Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock headline what may not have been the greatest WrestleMania ever, but there's certainly no shortage of stories to come out of the March 28, 1999 pay-per-view from the First Un…

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REWIND: WWE WrestleMania 30 Deep Dive 3:36:14

1M ago3:36:14

3:36:14

Recorded 3/12/21. Ep. 276. ... This week, the guys deep dive into what Nick thinks is the greatest WrestleMania of all-time. In 2014, WWE backed into a great show with a great story heading into it in Daniel Bryan vs. Triple H. It paid off beautifully in the end. Unfortunately, that wouldn't last, but it doesn't take away from the fact that for the…

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REWIND: WWE WrestleMania 29 Deep Dive 3:16:42

1M ago3:16:42

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Recorded March 4, 2021. Ep. 275. WWE brought WrestleMania to MetLife Stadium for the first time in 2013, and Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone were there to see it live in-person. The WrestleMania experience is always a bucket list item for any wrestling fan, and the guys discuss their journey to WrestleMania and how being there live affected their f…

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BONUS: WWE WrestleMania 41 Roundtable on Fox Sports The Gambler 1:07:29

1M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

It's the Fox Sports The Gambler WrestleMania 41 Roundtable with Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson, Jon Jansen, and Jason Fanelli! -- Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shooterspod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_piccone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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426: NXT TakeOver: New Orleans (2018) Deep Dive 1:48:41

1M ago1:48:41

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This week, Nick and Vaughn dive deep into NXT TakeOver: New Orleans - a Patreon request! Johnny Gargano vs Tommaso Ciampa in an Unsanctioned Match. Aleister Black vs Andrade "Cien" Almas for the NXT Championship, Ladder Match for the inaugural NXT North American Championship, and more! BUT FIRST, they talk AEW Dynasty, the plodding Road to WrestleM…

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Nuggets fire Mike Malone + End of Season Fantasy Awards 59:18

2M ago59:18

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(1:20) – Top Headlines: Nuggets fire Mike Malone and GM Calvin Booth, assessing the Suns disappointing season, Bobby Portis returns to Bucks, Luka Doncic returns to Dallas (19:50) – More News & Notes: Brandon Podziemski’s hot streak, Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the Warriors, Jaylen Wells’ scary ending to his rookie season (30:40) – End of Season…

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Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry did what?! + Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball season in review 1:03:48

2M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

(1:00) – Top Headlines: Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry make history Tuesday night, Timberwolves and Pistons suspension fallout, Kevin Durant suffers ankle injury (16:30) – More News & Notes: Knicks PG injuries, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II near return to Mavs, fallout of Taylor Jenkins’ firing in Memphis (31:15) – Buying/Selling: Can Nic Claxt…

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425: The Jey Uso Polarization 1:14:13

2M ago1:14:13

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Jey Uso's rise to become a WrestleMania main eventer started a long time ago. It seems a lot of people - mostly online - are forgetting that. This week, Jason Fanelli joins us to discuss the arc of Jey Uso - which began in 2020 - and why he suddenly has some loud detractors after winning the 2025 Royal Rumble. -- Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shooters…

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Damian Lillard injured, Anthony Davis’ return + Top-50 status for Coby White in 2025-26? 50:53

2M ago50:53

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(0:50) – Top Headlines: Damian Lillard out indefinitely, Jayson Tatum injures ankle, Anthony Davis returns to Mavs lineup, Stephen Curry injury timeline + Who has the best case for Defensive Player of the Year? (23:00) – Buying/Selling: Can Coby White be a Top-50 player in 2025-26? (26:30) – Rookie Report: Analyzing Kel’el Ware and Ryan Dunn’s rece…

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REWIND: WrestleMania Rage Party '99 Deep Dive 1:18:44

2M ago1:18:44

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Recorded 7/24/20. Ep. 244. ... The night before WrestleMania XV in Philly in March 1999, WWE held a WrestleMania Rage Party at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with legendary musical acts Isaac Hayes, Big Pun, and the... Cherry Poppin' Daddies? It was when WWE was close to if not at its peak in popularity among the masses, so... why not throw a R…

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424: 'Love Is Blind' Season 8 Recap, WWE WrestleMania 21 Deep Dive 2:14:24

2M ago2:14:24

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This week, your favorite wrestling podcasters have some things to say about Season 8 of "Love Is Blind" ... wild stuff happening up in Minnesota. Then, we dive deep into WrestleMania 21... as WrestleMania goes #Hollywood, and Evolution EXPLODES! BUT FIRST, John Cena's first heel promo in over 20 years... what'd we think about it? -- Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Domantas Sabonis, Trey Murphy headline key injuries + Dynasty appeal with players in the NCAA Tournament 47:13

2M ago47:13

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(3:00) – Top Headlines: Domantas Sabonis sidelined for over a week, Trey Murphy and Paul George lost for season, LeBron begins on-court workouts after injury (11:15) – More News & Notes: Jalen Brunson reportedly out at least 2 more weeks, Anthony Davis begins road to return (17:30) – Rookie Report: Zaccharie Risacher’s dynasty value (22:10) – Buyin…

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423: WCW Uncensored '98 Deep Dive; Bianca Belair-Naomi-Jade Cargill, AEW Revolution, and More 1:59:59

2M ago1:59:59

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Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone dive deep into WCW Uncensored 1998 - headlined by Hulk Hogan vs Randy Savage in a STEEL CAGE! ... But why? BUT FIRST, they discuss current day nonsense re: the Bianca Belair-Naomi-Jade Cargill storyline playing out on SmackDown, AEW Revolution, and more! -- Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shooterspod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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LeBron James, Jalen Brunson injury fallout + Naji Marshall headlines “Silly Season” targets 45:29

2M ago45:29

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(1:00) – Top Headlines: Jalen Williams sidelined, state of the Lakers after LeBron and Jaxon Hayes injuries, Kristaps Porzingis’ murky timeline to return (8:15) – More News & Notes: Impact of Jalen Brunson’s injury on Knicks, Jonathan Kuminga’s pending return this week (14:45) – Rookie Report: Kyshawn George steps up for the Wizards (18:00) – Sched…

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Why British basketball needs more volume - with Matt Johnson – Ep. 119 1:03:51

3M ago1:03:51

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For episode 119 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Reading Rockets CEO Matt Johnson. Johnson shares the journey of the Reading Rockets, a basketball club founded in 1997, emphasising the importance of youth engagement and community impact. He discusses the current scope of the club, its legal structures, and the challenges faced in the Britis…

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422: WWE Raw 02/21/05 Deep Dive - Batista Turns on Triple H 1:57:39

3M ago1:57:39

1:57:39

Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone continue their 2005 journey and dive deep into the February 21, 2005 episode of WWE's Monday Night Raw... where Batista has to decide whether he wants to stay on Raw and challenge Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 21, or head to SmackDown to take part in a Triple Threat…

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LeBron Reaches 50k Points, Kyrie Irving’s Season-Ending Injury + Tyrese Haliburton and Others Trending Up for the Fantasy Playoffs 55:23

3M ago55:23

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(1:00) – Top Headlines: LeBron reach 50k point mark as Lakers continue to surge, Kyrie Irving lost for season with knee injury, Anthony Davis’s chances of being shut down, Joel Embiid official done for the season as 76ers spiral continues (13:30) – More News & Notes: Impact of Karl-Anthony Towns’ absence from Knicks, Jalen Suggs done for the season…

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421: Elimination Chamber Fallout - John Cena Turns Heel, Bianca Belair Punches Her Ticket to WrestleMania 41 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

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Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone react to the events of the 2025 Elimination Chamber. John Cena is a heel! Jade Cargill beat Naomi's ass! Bianca Belair wins! And more! -- Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shooterspod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_piccone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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420 Part 2: WWE New Year's Revolution '05 Deep Dive 1:41:59

3M ago1:41:59

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In Part 2 of Episode 420, Vaugh and Nick dive deep into WWE New Year's Revolution 2005 and the Elimination Chamber! -- Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shooterspod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_piccone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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420 Part 1: Cody/Rock, EC, WWE Morale, AEW Creative, and More 2:09:59

3M ago2:09:59

2:09:59

Vaughn Johnson and Nick Piccone talk Wrestlenomics report about WWE employee morale being down, WWE creatively cooling off considerably, AEW creative slowly getting better, and more! THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES ARE SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS! -- Follow us! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shooterspod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Buying or Selling LaMelo Ball, Kyrie Irving, Lauri Markkanen, and Others before the Trade Deadline + Luka Doncic’s Triple-Double vs Mavs 45:45

3M ago45:45

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(1:30) – Top Headlines: Luka Doncic notches triple-double vs former team, analyzing P.J. Washington and Max Christie, making sense of Joel Embiid’s injury as the 76ers continue to struggle (11:00) – More News & Notes: Spurs trends after Victor Wembanyama’s injury, Fred VanVleet’s return impacting Amen Thompson’s production, Payton Pritchard’s role …

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Luka Doncic’s Minutes Restriction, Waiver Wire Targets this Week + MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player Debates 40:21

3M ago40:21

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(0:50) – Top Headlines: All-Star Weekend Takeaways, Luka Doncic remains on a minutes restriction, Mark Williams and LaMelo Ball expected back for Hornets, Trail Blazers await the return of Scoot Henderson, Jerami Grant, and Robert Williams III (16:45) – Scheduling Breakdown: Intrigue with Moussa Diabate, Stephon Castle, Bol Bol, and other streaming…

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Debuts of Luka Doncic with Lakers and Jimmy Butler with Warriors, Anthony Davis Injured Again + Previewing All-Star Weekend 50:21

3M ago50:21

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(1:00) – Top Headlines: Kevin Durant reaches the 30k point mark, Bol Bol enters starting lineup, Anthony Davis sidelined again after sparkling Mavs debut, analyzing Luka Doncic’s impact on Austin Reaves, Jaxson Hayes, and Rui Hachimura (9:15) – More News & Notes: Joel Embiid hints at another knee surgery, Jimmy Butler shines in first Warriors games…

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Trade Deadline Recap: Lakers Overhaul Around Luka Doncic, De’Aaron Fox to Spurs, Warriors add Jimmy Butler + More 1:00:21

4M ago1:00:21

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(3:10) – Trade Deadline Top Stories: Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis deal shakes the league, Lakers acquire Mark Williams from Hornets for Dalton Knecht, Raptors add Brandon Ingram (24:50) – More Headlines: , Spurs bring in De’Aaron Fox in 3-team deal that sends Zach LaVine to Kings, 76ers’ precarious situation after the deadline, Jimmy Butler heads to W…

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Straight Shooters

Nick Piccone, Vaughn Johnson

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Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy Basketball

Raphielle Johnson, NBC Sports, Rotoworld Basketball, Dan Titus

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Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam Neter

Sam Neter: British Basketball Advocate, Blogger & Thinker

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430: WWF Judgment Day '01 Deep Dive 1:46:02

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429: ECW Heat Wave '98 Deep Dive, RIP Sabu 2:04:42

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428: WCW Spring Stampede '97 Deep Dive, Recent WWE Releases 1:40:44

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How Crystal Palace & the WICB came to be – with David Last & Terry Doherty – Ep. 120 1:49:02

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427: WrestleMania 41 Reaction w/ Mark Henry Jr. & Roy Burton; RIP Steve "Mongo" McMichael 1:41:06

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REWIND: WWF WrestleMania 8 Deep Dive 1:46:44

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REWIND: WWF WrestleMania 15 Deep Dive w/ The Blue Meanie 2:08:10

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REWIND: WWE WrestleMania 30 Deep Dive 3:36:14

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REWIND: WWE WrestleMania 29 Deep Dive 3:16:42

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BONUS: WWE WrestleMania 41 Roundtable on Fox Sports The Gambler 1:07:29

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426: NXT TakeOver: New Orleans (2018) Deep Dive 1:48:41

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Nuggets fire Mike Malone + End of Season Fantasy Awards 59:18

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Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry did what?! + Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball season in review 1:03:48

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425: The Jey Uso Polarization 1:14:13

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Damian Lillard injured, Anthony Davis’ return + Top-50 status for Coby White in 2025-26? 50:53

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REWIND: WrestleMania Rage Party '99 Deep Dive 1:18:44

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424: 'Love Is Blind' Season 8 Recap, WWE WrestleMania 21 Deep Dive 2:14:24

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Domantas Sabonis, Trey Murphy headline key injuries + Dynasty appeal with players in the NCAA Tournament 47:13

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423: WCW Uncensored '98 Deep Dive; Bianca Belair-Naomi-Jade Cargill, AEW Revolution, and More 1:59:59

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LeBron James, Jalen Brunson injury fallout + Naji Marshall headlines “Silly Season” targets 45:29

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Why British basketball needs more volume - with Matt Johnson – Ep. 119 1:03:51

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422: WWE Raw 02/21/05 Deep Dive - Batista Turns on Triple H 1:57:39

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LeBron Reaches 50k Points, Kyrie Irving’s Season-Ending Injury + Tyrese Haliburton and Others Trending Up for the Fantasy Playoffs 55:23

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421: Elimination Chamber Fallout - John Cena Turns Heel, Bianca Belair Punches Her Ticket to WrestleMania 41 1:05:28

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420 Part 2: WWE New Year's Revolution '05 Deep Dive 1:41:59

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420 Part 1: Cody/Rock, EC, WWE Morale, AEW Creative, and More 2:09:59

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Buying or Selling LaMelo Ball, Kyrie Irving, Lauri Markkanen, and Others before the Trade Deadline + Luka Doncic’s Triple-Double vs Mavs 45:45

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Luka Doncic’s Minutes Restriction, Waiver Wire Targets this Week + MVP, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player Debates 40:21

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Debuts of Luka Doncic with Lakers and Jimmy Butler with Warriors, Anthony Davis Injured Again + Previewing All-Star Weekend 50:21

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Trade Deadline Recap: Lakers Overhaul Around Luka Doncic, De’Aaron Fox to Spurs, Warriors add Jimmy Butler + More 1:00:21

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